What Our Clients Say
To say Jean changed my quality of life might be one of the biggest understatements. For almost two decades, I suffered from a chronic, nagging cough which began after a terrible bout with a virus I contracted back in 2014. I cannot begin to tell you how many doctors, diagnoses, test, etc. I’ve had over the years on what seemed like a never-ending quest to find out what was wrong with me. Help seemed like a far-fetched idea, that is until I met Jean. After finally getting a proper diagnosis in 2021, my otolaryngologist diagnosed me with irritable larynx syndrome and referred me to voice therapy to help me get well and reclaim a good quality of life. I was elated because I could finally label this nuisance, and that, for me was a huge step in the healing process. But, I was beyond skeptical about ever being healed. I had tried so many things. I just knew this wouldn’t work. But, the daily emotional toll was too great to pass up any opportunity that could potentially work … I was desperate. I work in marketing for a tech company, and my role often requires me to work with executives, command a room, and influence change. From the moment I began therapy with Jean, I knew it was kismet that I ended up with the absolute BEST. Her depth of knowledge was impressive and never-ending, and I was given practical, applicable tools and exercises to implement immediately.
As with any therapy, patients need someone who embodies both compassion and honesty. I’m not a crier, but I was so done with this cough defining me that I often cried in my sessions. Jean never made me feel less than for doing so. She genuinely understood the intensity of the physical and emotional tolls this caused for me and those around me. On the other hand, when I wasn’t doing what was needed, she held me accountable. As a super Type A personality, I appreciated both layers. In between holding me accountable and showing the utmost empathy, was a therapist who genuinely cared about helping and encouraging me in any way she could. And, because she has such a wonderful, outgoing personality, we did have fun. It was the perfect mix, perfect environment, and perfect person to help me. I couldn’t be happier with the results, and truly there will never be enough words to describe my time in therapy with Jean. I attribute all of the progress I’ve made directly to her.
“Training with Jean Skeffington was not only important vocally, but also professionally. Jean taught me more than just singing- everything from how to walk into the audition room, interacting with the accompanist or even how to handle a cold. Vocally, her work provided me with an excellent foundation.”
“I began studying with Jean at age 8 and continued all the way up through my senior year in high school. While I knew I was getting the very best vocal education available, it wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized I had also received the best life education as well. Upon entering the prestigious Benjamin T. Rome Conservatory as a college freshman, not only was I the most musically prepared student, but also the most mature, efficient, and poised student as a result of Jean’s meticulous training. Everything I do as an adult is done with the preparedness and efficiency that Jean instilled in me as a youngster. Never before or since have I come across a teacher that stresses musicianship, professionalism, and technique as components of equal importance. She creates more than outstanding singers; she creates extraordinary people.”
“On behalf of the AGO [American Guild of Organists] and all who attended [the Voice 101 workshop] I wanted to thank you again for sharing the gift of your spirit and joy and music with all of us. There have been so many wonderful comments! You gave us a great evening of information and laughter! Thank you!”
“I feel that I have learned a lot and developed some inner strength and musical confidence.”
“Jean has helped me achieve a level of performance I could not have attained alone.”
“Jean, I feel like I learned more in one year with you than I learned in all of the various semesters of study I had during college! You can put it in print!!”
“Thank you for your energy, passion, and spirit and thank you for helping me to improve and grow as a singer and performer!”